Live Beluga Whale
A live Beluga Whale (Delphinapterus leucas), a white whale of the order Cetacea, imported for polar research facilities. This live mammal falls under tariff item 0106.12.00, which covers whales, dolphins and porpoises of the order Cetacea.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the whale is not classified under Cetacea (e.g., a different marine mammal order)
Other live mammals not elsewhere specified fall under this alternative.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the whale is accompanied by a valid CITES permit, as Belugas are listed under Appendix II
• Coordinate with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) for animal health import requirements
• Declare the shipment under tariff item 0106.12.00 and be prepared for potential inspections at the port of entry
Related Products under Tariff item 0106.12.00
Live Bottlenose Dolphin
A live Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus), a common species of dolphin from the order Cetacea, used for marine research and aquarium exhibits. This live mammal is covered by tariff item 0106.12.00, which includes dolphins and porpoises.
Live California Sea Lion
A live California Sea Lion (Zalophus californianus), an eared seal of the Pinnipedia suborder, imported for educational displays and behavioral research. This live mammal falls under tariff item 0106.12.00, which covers seals, sea lions and walruses.
Live Dugong
A live Dugong (Dugong dugon), a sirenian sea cow species, imported for marine protected area breeding initiatives. This live mammal is covered by tariff item 0106.12.00, which includes manatees and dugongs of the order Sirenia.
Live Gray Seal
A live Gray Seal (Halichoerus grypus), a northern pinniped seal imported for rehabilitation programs. This live mammal falls under tariff item 0106.12.00, which covers seals of the suborder Pinnipedia.
Live Harbor Seal
A live Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina), a true seal of the Pinnipedia suborder, used in marine biology research and public aquariums. This live mammal is covered by tariff item 0106.12.00, which includes seals.
Live Manatee
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